Where is the best diving in the world?

Best Scuba Diving in the World: 10 Top Locations
  • Great Blue Hole, Belize. ...
  • Barracuda Point, Sipadan Island. ...
  • Maaya Thila - South Ari Atoll, Maldives. ...
  • Richelieu Rock, Thailand. ...
  • Santa Rosa Wall, Cozumel. ...
  • SS Thistlegorm Wreck, Egyptian Red Sea. ...
  • SS Yongala Wreck - Great Barrier Reef, Australia. ...
  • 1000 Steps, Bonaire.
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Which country is the best at diving?

The Indonesian Republic is regularly voted as the best place in the world to scuba dive. The country consists of more than 13,000 islands, each having its own distinct identity both above and below the water.
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What is the diving capital of the world?

Key Largo, Florida is known as the scuba diving capital of the world. This is because there is a very large amount of dive sites easily accessible to divers. The Florida Keys is located along the 3rd largest barrier reef in the world.
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Which Caribbean island has the best scuba diving?

Top 10 Caribbean Islands for Scuba Diving in 2022
  • St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. ...
  • Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands. ...
  • Little Cayman, Cayman Islands. ...
  • Saba, Caribbean Netherlands. ...
  • Roatan, Honduras. ...
  • Cozumel, Mexico. ...
  • Andros, Bahamas. ...
  • Dominica.
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Where is the best reef diving in the world?

The World's Best Coral Reefs to Dive While You Can
  • Jardines De La Reina, Cuba.
  • Belize Barrier Reef, Belize.
  • Raja Ampat, Indonesia.
  • Wakatobi National Park, Indonesia.
  • Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea.
  • Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands.
  • Tubbataha National Park, Philippines.
  • Apo Reef, Philippines.
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Top 10 Most Awesome Scuba Diving Spots Ever



Which country has the best coral reefs?

Best Coral Reefs in the World - Top 5
  1. Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Raja Ampat is located at the intersection of the Indian and Pacific Ocean, right in the heart of the prestigious Coral Triangle. ...
  2. Solomon Islands. ...
  3. Papua New Guinea. ...
  4. FIJI. ...
  5. Red sea.
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Is diving in Barbados good?

Barbados is the perfect destination for a memorable scuba diving experience, surrounded by barrier reefs and strewn with numerous shipwrecks.It is an island in the western area of the North Atlantic and is located 100 kilometers (62 miles) east of the Caribbean Sea.
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At what age should you stop scuba diving?

In the US, there is no maximum age limit for scuba-diving. Those over age sixty-five, however, should be in good physical condition before they dive. A detailed medical exam will provide you with information as to whether or not you are physically fit enough for scuba.
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Is St Lucia good for diving?

Saint Lucia is a top-ranking dive destination where over 150 different species of fishes can be found. Both photographers and dive lovers are in store of an exciting experience on the island where divers can explore marine parks, reefs, shipwrecks, and more.
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Who is the greatest diver of all time?

Greg Louganis, in full Gregory Efthimios Louganis, (born January 29, 1960, San Diego, California, U.S.), American diver who is generally considered the greatest diver in history.
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Is Maldives good for scuba diving?

The Maldives is a low-lying nation with dreamy white sand beaches and excellent reefs with an abundance of marine life. Scuba diving is done at a leisurely drift pace as the Indian monsoon current sweeps along the island chains, moving nutrients and divers along.
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Do divers get attacked by sharks?

Yes, sharks do attack divers, whether provoked or unprovoked. However, attacks are extremely rare, as sharks don't view scuba divers as a particularly appetizing prey. As such, diving with sharks is not considered a dangerous activity, although some encounters can pose more risks than others.
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Where is the cheapest place to dive?

5 Cheap Places to Scuba Dive
  1. Cozumel, Mexico. Bargain-basement prices are not the only reason cost-conscious divers flock to Cozumel. ...
  2. Utila, Bay Islands, Honduras. ...
  3. Bonaire. ...
  4. Thailand. ...
  5. Southeast Florida.
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Is there good diving in New Zealand?

Though some of the best diving in New Zealand are wrecks, the marine life is excellent: dusky dolphins, albatross, New Zealand fur seals, and sperm whales can be spotted all year. The warmer waters of the North Island attract year-round schools of tropical and large fish.
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Is Egypt good for diving?

Due to the excellent visibility and the easy access to excess depths it's an attractive location for technical diving and training. Egypt offers the full gambit of diving opportunities; wrecks, walls, drifts, pinnacles, shore dives, day boats and liveaboards.
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What is the number one rule of scuba diving?

Always breathe continuously. Never hold your breath. As I mentioned earlier, this is arguably the “number one rule” of scuba because breath holding while scuba diving can lead to serious injury, even death.
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Is 70 too old to scuba dive?

According to the Diver's Alert Network (DAN), older divers are defined as those who are over the age of 50. There is no maximum age for scuba diving, but whether the person is physically able and confident to dive.
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How long can a scuba diver stay at 100 feet?

Nitrogen is absorbed more readily at deeper depths, making how long can you SCUBA dive dependent on how deep you are. For instance, the time you can spend SCUBA diving at 100 feet is 20 minutes whereas if you limit your dive depth to 35 feet, you could stay for 205 minutes (if you had enough air).
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Can you shark dive in Barbados?

The Atlantic coast of Barbados has a steep topography with walls, caverns and overhangs, and yes there are shark dives as well. Divers enjoy warm water temperatures year round varying from 29°C (84°F) in the summer months of July-September to 27°C (77°F) in the winter months Jan-March.
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Are there sharks in Barbados?

Barbados: Sharks

Rest assured that there are no sharks close to shore off Barbados and therefore no reports of any shark attacks. Some species of shark are caught out to sea by local fishermen.
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Why is Chinese diving good?

Other Olympic divers trying to keep up with the Chinese say it is also because, with the world's biggest population and a strong track record in the sport, China have such a vast selection of talent to pick from. They also believe that the Chinese get into diving from a much younger age.
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What's the easiest Olympic sport?

Gilfix: Top 10 Easiest Olympic Sports
  • Indoor Volleyball.
  • Ski Jumping. ...
  • Table Tennis. ...
  • Equestrian. ...
  • Rowing. ...
  • Soccer. What's that? ...
  • Snowboarding. Not really sure how this sport works, but if it's anything like waterboarding, the US should dominate.
  • Hockey. Hockey is nothing but an easier, simpler, colder version of soccer. ...
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